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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11 years old. The agency said that the decision was based on data from a clinical trial showing that this lower-dose vaccine was 90.7 percent effective for preventing the COVID-19 in this age group. In addition, no…

Every year, CDC estimates the burden of influenza in the US. It uses modeling to estimate the number of deaths, hospitalizations, medical visits, and flu illnesses related to the flu that occurs in the given season. As per CDC, millions of Americans get the flu every year. You can get the flu any time of…

Lately, there’s been a buzz going around about the cancer research sector over the blood emergence tests that detect cancer has reached a crescendo. The new blood test can now detect more than 50 types of cancer, along with its place of origin in the body. It can detect even before the symptoms develop. Historically,…

Allergies do not just cause children to wheeze and sneeze but may also show up on your child’s skin. The reaction can come in several forms and for several reasons. In this blog, we have discussed few common skin allergies in children and how to treat them. Meaning of allergy The children described above may…

The gallbladder is a pear-shaped, small organ that’s tucked below your liver. Even though you may not think much about it until it starts to hurt. The gallbladder releases a greenish fluid called bile each time you eat to help your body digest vitamins and fats. The bile flows down to the small intestine through…

Indeed, a significant percentage of the population is still resistant to the COVID-19 vaccine. Several pharmaceutical companies are developing what could become the world’s attempt to curb COVID-19 – a short-term, daily oral pill that could help accelerate recovery and slow down the spread of COVID-19. Few people think that the treatment for COVID-19 could…

You can find a wide variety of over-the-counter (OTC) cold and flu medications. It has to do with the wide variety of symptoms you might be looking to improve. Decongestants, for example, can improve stuffiness, analgesics reduce fever and pain, and other types of medications can help ease out other concerns. You need to find…

If you are sick with flu, eating may be the last thing on your mind because of the influenza virus. Good nutrition is essential during this time. Your body requires nutrients and energy that help you recover,  keep your immune system strong, and helps to stay hydrated. Keep yourself hydrated Dehydration is common if you…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in approximately every 40 seconds an American suffers a heart attack. Every year, 805,000 Americans have a heart attack and around 605,000 for the first time. About 12% of people who suffer from a heart attack tend to die from it. Would you know it…

The rise of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the world. However, public health officials are watching specific coronavirus variants and mutations that may be more deadly or contagious than the original strain. Viruses constantly change to adapt and survive, and variants emerge when a strain has one or more mutations that differ from…